Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter.
Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a molded pan. Takoyaki is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, cabbage, tempura scraps, and green onion. Then sprinkled with pork floss and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). But our version of this recipe does not include dried octopus. This […]
This is Ampalaya Guisado (Sauteed Bitter Gourd). Ampalaya Guisado is a simple vegetable dish made by sauteing bitter gourd with garlic and onion then finishing off with a splash of broth and fish sauce. Ampalaya or Bitter gourd is a tropical vegetable that has a very strong bitter taste. However, the health benefits of this
This is Cucumber Tomato Salad. This is a simple and refreshing side dish that’s quick and easy to make. The cool and tangy flavors are a perfect match for any main dish that’s been fried or grilled. I even like to eat it by itself sometimes. If you love zesty flavors paired with crisp cucumber,
This is Penang Curry Sauce. You will find this is a very versatile sauce. It can be served beside or on top of grilled steaks, chicken, pork or fish. Try it tossed with a stir fry. Use it as a cold or warm dip for veggie or chips. It really is that flexible. I have
This is Dinengdeng. Dinengdeng is a popular vegetable Filipino recipe which originated from Ilocos. This dish is quite similar to pinakbet except that it is bagoong soup based dish. Dinengdeng is a healthy dish since it is composed of different vegetables. Specially if you add grilled fish instead of fried fish. Enjoy this recipe from
This is Chimichurri Sauce. This sauce is perfect paired with a nice, juicy grilled steak. You won’t want to look at a plain steak anymore. I decided to make my own homemade chimichurri after going to several restaurants and ordering the same dish, grilled skirt steak with a chimichurri sauce. Since my hubby is good
This is Ginisang Batong (Sauteed Long Green Beans). This vegetable dish is composed of string beans cooked with garlic and onions and various other spices and seasonings. This is a common dish in the Filipino community. Simple vegetable dishes like this are easy to prepare, nutrient rich and budget friendly, as well. Cooking ginisang batong